Tunisia 'thwarts 15 terrorist attacks' in two weeks
Tunisia 'thwarts 15 terrorist attacks' in two weeks
Since the start of December, Tunisia has foiled more than a dozen extremist attacks, as the North African country remains on a high security alert.
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File Photo: Tunisia has been on high alert attacks this year [Getty]
Tunisia has prevented at least 15 'terror' attacks in the last two weeks, its government has said.
Tunisian Interior Minister Najim al-Gharsalli announced that Tunisia had increased the terror alert level to its highest, particularly for the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and New Year celebrations.
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi announced a 30-day state of emergency on November 24 after a bus carrying presidential guards was targeted on a central street in the country's capital.
A dozen presidential guards were killed and more were injured in the explosion.
In the past few years, Tunisia has witnessed several terrorist attacks that had harmed its tourism industry, the lifeline of the North African country's economy.
Several hotels have also closed down, particularly after 38 tourists were killed when gunmen opened fire at them at a beach in the resort city of Sousse.
This has adversely impacted the tourist-dependent economy and lead to campaigns for the UK to reconsider their travel advice to the country.
Tunisian Interior Minister Najim al-Gharsalli announced that Tunisia had increased the terror alert level to its highest, particularly for the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and New Year celebrations.
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi announced a 30-day state of emergency on November 24 after a bus carrying presidential guards was targeted on a central street in the country's capital.
A dozen presidential guards were killed and more were injured in the explosion.
In the past few years, Tunisia has witnessed several terrorist attacks that had harmed its tourism industry, the lifeline of the North African country's economy.
Several hotels have also closed down, particularly after 38 tourists were killed when gunmen opened fire at them at a beach in the resort city of Sousse.
This has adversely impacted the tourist-dependent economy and lead to campaigns for the UK to reconsider their travel advice to the country.
